Lead Engineer/Engineer, AI Tech Management, PMG

Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX); Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is seeking a seasoned professional to champion AI integration within its systems. This role involves strategic planning, stakeholder management, and overseeing AI projects that enhance homeland security. You will collaborate with internal teams and vendors, ensuring successful deployment of AI solutions. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in AI technologies and project management, ready to tackle challenges in a dynamic environment. Join this forward-thinking organization and contribute to making Singapore a safer place through cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in AI technologies.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML implementation approaches.

Responsibilities

• Drive AI adoption and integration within Home Team systems.
• Support AI Working and Steering Committees in decision-making.

Skills

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Cloud Infrastructure

Data Integration

Stakeholder Management

MLOps

Education

Tertiary qualification in Engineering

Tertiary qualification in Computer Science

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Job description

What the role is:

We are seeking an experienced professional to drive Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and integration within Home Team systems, acting as a key liaison between the Home Team Department (HTD), Programme Management Centre (PMC), and HTX’s AI Central.

What you will be working on:

• Support HTD's AI Working and Steering Committees in strategic planning and decision-making• Serve as the AI Champion within the PMC, maintaining comprehensive oversight of AI use cases and applications in homeland security and safety, delivering cross-cutting AI solution to the HTD.• Monitor and assess AI landscape to identify and drive opportunities to exploit AI within PMC’s portfolio.• Work with HTX AI teams and/or vendors to support the full implementation cycle of solutions incorporating AI components, including contracting, system integration, and testing, and ensuring successful deployment in production environments. Provide regular updates to management on project progress, highlighting key milestones, issues, and expenditure.• Facilitate communication, collaborations and engagements across the HTD and HTX internal stakeholders to support the delivery of systems, with a focus on AI components.• Review project documents related to AI, such as technical specifications, system design documents, technical interface agreements, various test plans, and test reports. Ensure that all project deliverables meet the required quality standards.• Ensure that all system-related AI components issues are resolved in a timely manner, minimizing operational impact. Report incidents according to incident management plans and provide timely updates to various stakeholders on major project incidences.• Interface with related AI product teams and users, working on business analysis, product conceptualization, development and refinement.

What we are looking for:

• Tertiary qualification in Engineering/ Computer Science/ Information Technology or relevant disciplines.• Preferably more than 3-5 years of relevant working experience.• Good knowledge in one or more areas in AI technologies (machine learning, NLP, computer vision, LLM, LMM, VLM) coupled with expertise in cloud infrastructure, data integration, and security, demonstrated through relevant certifications, projects, or hands-on experience.• Strong understanding of AI/ML implementation approaches and/or MLOps in production environments. Hands-on experience in managing AI-related projects is a strong advantage.• Proven track record in stakeholder management across multiple organizational levels.• Ability to bridge technical and operational perspectives.• Adaptable and resilient in handling uncertainty, with ability to pivot strategy based on evolving needs and requirements.• Is able to work independently and as a team.All new hires are appointed on a two-year contract in the first instance and will be assessed and considered for permanent tenure over time, based on performance.As part of the shortlisting process for this role, you may be required to complete a medical declaration and/or undergo further assessment.All applicants will be updated on the status of their applications within 4 weeks upon closing of the advertisement.#LI-JW1

About Home Team Science and Technology Agency (HTX)

HTX is the world’s first Science and Technology agency that integrates a diverse range of scientific and engineering capabilities to innovate and deliver transformative and operationally-ready solutions for homeland security. As a statutory board of the Ministry of Home Affairs and integral to the Home Team, HTX works at the forefront of science and technology to empower Singapore’s frontline of security. Our shared mission is to amplify, augment and accelerate the Home Team’s advantage and secure Singapore as the safest place on planet earth.